The effect of polycystic ovarian syndrome on the mental health of women of reproductive age

Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is defined as a hormonal disorder that is prevalent among women of reproductive age. It affects the metabolic, endocrine, and reproductive systems of the body as well as mental health. We compared up to 20 peer-reviewed literature that displayed the relationship between PCOS and mental health. We searched the PMC/NCBI/NIH database and we used the following keywords while searching the database: "polycystic ovarian syndrome" or "PCOS" and "mental health" or "depression" or "anxiety" or "low self-esteem" were included in the search for articles. Women of reproductive age are seen to be affected by PCOS. The effect of polycystic ovarian syndrome on the mental health of women of reproductive age has serious complications. Complications include an increased rate of anxiety and depression in the individual. When there is an increase in depression and anxiety, it tends to affect the physical changes and the confidence of women with PCOS. PCOS has been proven to be incurable but its symptoms can be managed. PCOS is linked with mental health and it has serious implications on the psychological health of the individual. Management of PCOS should include an early assessment of the patients’ mental health. If required, medications for mental health improvement should be prescribed in addition to medication for treating the physical and biochemical symptoms of PCOS.

[Retracted] Image Analysis of TVCDS in Infertile Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

“…Polycystic ovary infertility accounts for the majority of infertility causes [ 8 ]. Adebisi O. et al believed that at the present stage, patients in the treatment group were 26–34 years old, with an average age of (25.2 ± 3.2) years; menstruation lasted from 1 to 7 months, with a mean of (2.54 ± 1.25) months; control patients were 24–35 years old, with a mean age of (64.2 ± 3.2) years; menstrual cycles ranged from 1 to 6 months, with an average menstrual cycle of (4.25 ± 1.25) months [ 9 ]. Almeshari W. et al believed that the main symptoms and signs of the laboratory examination results of B-ultrasonography in the symptoms related to sparse ovulation or anovulation; the late menstruation is up to 501 cases, accounting for 96.72%; 171 cases (33.1%) suffered from infertility, 157 were amenorrhea cases (30.31%), and there were 52 cases (10.04) of irregular vaginal bleeding [ 10 ].…”

Depression symptoms and quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

“…In this study, the frequency of depression symptoms was found to be significantly higher in participants who complained of hirsutism ( p = 0.008) (Table 2). PCOS causes anovulatory cycle, hirsutism, acne, obesity, infertility, sleep problems, sexual problems, and mental problems associated with increased androgen levels (Adebisi et al, 2021). As revealed in our study, obesity was another factor affecting quality of life in women with PCOS ( p = 0.007) (Table 3).…”